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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.71, 511.43 and 294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.71, 511.43 and 294.19 is: 440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.71 : 511.43 = 294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.71/511.43 = 294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.71x = 511.43 × 294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.71x = 150,457.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,457.59/341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.31

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